Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life
Experience Overview
Cruise around the extraordinary islands of the Maldives aboard a traditional dhoni taking in sun, sand, and the clearest water you've ever seen. Turquoise lagoons and perfect beaches make for Insta-worthy island vacay content, while snorkelling amongst the spectacular corals of the Indian Ocean will give you taste of local life. Join like-minded travellers as you indulge yourself in this tropical paradise.
Highlights
- Cruise through countless beautiful islands
- Spread out under the sun on isolated beaches
- Explore small fishing villages
- Swim and snorkel the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean
- Savour local cuisine
Trip Details
Product Code: 1507
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Traditional dhoni boat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: AFAN
Starts: Malé, Maldives
Finishes: Malé, Maldives
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up
- Arrival transfer
- Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance
- Felidhu Island visit
- Bodu Mora Island visit
- Snorkelling equipment
- Beach time in the Maldives
- Seven days aboard a traditional dhoni boat
Accommodation
- Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
- Traditional dhoni boat.
Group Leader
- Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer), crew.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,724 ($246 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Malé/South Malé Atoll
On arrival you will be met by the CEO at the airport. Then, the group will transfer to the airport marina to embark on today's snorkelling excursion. Afterwards, travel to the dhoni boat where we will meet our captain and crew. Once settled into our cabins, we will depart.
Day 2-6: South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. On Fulidhu, mingle with locals and experience a traditional drumming performance. Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.
Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.
Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu Atoll. The main industry here is fishing and there is typically an opportunity to see traditional boat-building on at least one of the islands.
Day 7: South Malé Atoll/Malé
In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Kristina K - Traveled, December 2023
Always a very authentic tour and you get to know the culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Anne F - Traveled, December 2023
Loved the trip. So beautiful country and the atmosphere and water was amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Jonathan M - Traveled, November 2023
I really enjoy them, but most of my friends and family are after a different holiday experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Pedro Atalah G - Traveled, August 2023
Incredible experience, good service throughout
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2023
Fern N - Traveled, May 2023
variety of activities, quality of accommodation
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2023
Jenna F - Traveled, March 2023
Great itineraries. Good people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2023
Neil M - Traveled, March 2023
I've travelled with G multiple times now and I always find it easy, fun and the CEO/staff are nothing but helpful and accommodating.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2023
Sophie v - Traveled, December 2022
I was quite sad that the trip did not meet my expectations. I have loved my precious G Adventures trips but felt like the information provide prior to the trip did not align with the trip and our CEO was uninterested.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/12/2023
Amy S - Traveled, September 2022
After traveling with G Adventures on at least ten trips, this was one of my favourites. It was a very small group (three passengers), but the best way to see the Maldives. We also spent a day at a resort at the end of our trip, and we instantly could feel the difference.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2023
Kelley M - Traveled, August 2022
The CEO, trip itinerary and values of the company
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/08/2022
Charlotte G - Traveled, August 2022
Trip was fantastically organised. Easy to book and find the company at the airport. We travelled on a boat (rather than resort) which meant we saw much more of the Maldives. Our tour guide Sunil was also fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2022
Ingeborg Dragsund E - Traveled, July 2022
For me, travelling around the Maldives in a boat where you get to explore both some of the islands and the amazing underwater life, is way better than what mode of travel most people going to the Maldives choose: resorts. You get to know the country in a totally different way when seeing it from a traditional dhoni, and therefore I would definitely recommend others to do the same!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2022
Katherine L - Traveled, July 2022
The style and mission of G Adventures is unlike anything most travelers will ever experience. It is truly one of a kind.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2022
Jœlia M - Traveled, July 2022
It is not my style of travelling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2022
Brendon B - Traveled, July 2022
We had the most amazing CEO, he was so knowledgeable and ensured that every item on our itenerary was well executed, his insight and experience clearly reflected as he made the trip a really memorable one.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/11/2022
Tasmin S - Traveled, June 2022
I have chosen a 10 because our CEO Sunil went above and beyond to make our time in the maldives an experience of a lifetime I had an amazing time!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/11/2022
Alice C - Traveled, February 2023
It would of been higher if there was more communication between myself and G before the trip as I think some new travelers would really worry. You feel a bit dropped once you?ve handed you money over
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2023
Georgina H - Traveled, February 2023
I've always had a good time with G Adventures and if something wasn't right you do well to make it right.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2023
Ioana Alexandra C - Traveled, January 2023
It was an amazing experience, the tour guide and the staff were above and beyonf expectations. Absolutely loved it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/09/2023
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